Louth taxi firm hails back-to-back billiards titles

M Goys Taxis accelerated to the Billiards League title with a splendid 3-0 home win over closest challengers ABC Riding Wear, writes Jack Westerby.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Feb 2020, 14:19 BST
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They retained their impressive unbeaten home record with a 3-0 victory over ABC Riding Wear to take the title by four points.

Mark Parrinder, with a 30 break, took the opener for the hosts and they finished in style with Jack Westerby and Matt Chandler both winning to leave the visitors to settle for the runners-up prize.

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Faulkners Louth ended up with the wooden spoon despite ending their campaign with a fine 2-1 away win at MA Stephenson Autos.

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Luke Howard and new signing Ian Hewer both came up trumps for the visitors, while Andre Fisher replied for Autos who finish third.

* In the Louth Snooker League, Kitchen Solutions remain on course to complete a league and cup double after going seven points clear.

Captain Russ Howard, Mark Wordley and Chris Parker dished up a fine 7-5 win over Louth Volksworld who replied courtesy of Keith Lewington and Mark Pickard.

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Despite just missing out on a draw, they climbed into second place.

Dales Poultry and Game grabbed a much-needed 8-4 win in their quest to retain the title.

Luke Howard and Mark Storey set them up for a big score against the out-of-sorts Sibjon Builders, and Phil Marshall continued the home domination.

But their hopes of reaching double figures were dashed because they could only field five players.

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NT Shaw of Louth missed a chance to get closer to the leaders when they could only manage a 7-5 home win over bottom side Louth Building Supplies.

Joe Hunt made sure his opponent was merely a passenger, watching breaks of 44, 38, and 26, while Hayden Gavey also chalked up two frames, all after Geoff Fawcett had given the visitors a shock lead.

Louth Travel Centre’s recent winning run came to an end when they were edged out 7-5 by PH Mountain Cardboard Services.

Jack Westerby struck early for the away team and that proved the difference between the two sides as the rest all played out one-all draws, with Matt Chandler running in two breaks of 24.

Louth Billiards and Snooker League is sponsored by T Marris Carpets

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